Photo: © Candida Höfer, VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn — Trinity College Library Dublin I 2004
The World Photography Organisation (WPO) named photographer Candida Höfer the recipient of the Outstanding Contribution to Photography Award. Höfer was scheduled to receive the award on April 19 during the 2018 Sony World Photography Awards ceremony in London.
A personal selection of her work was exhibited from April 20 through May 6 as part of the 2018 Sony World Photography Awards exhibition at Somerset House in London.
German photographer Candida Höfer (born in Eberswalde in 1944) is one of the world’s most highly regarded photographers. Höfer is known for her meticulous technique. Her internationally recognized work focuses on colorful large-format photography. Her powerful portraits of expansive, empty spaces belong to major collections around the world and can be seen in leading international museums.
In recognition of Höfer’s contribution to photography, she selected works from throughout her career for the 2018 Sony World Photography Awards exhibition at Somerset House in London. The exhibition included three of her most notable works: Musée du Louvre Paris XXI 2005, Hermitage St. Petersburg VIII 2014 and Trinity College Library Dublin I 2004 — on loan from Ben Brown Fine Arts in London.
Previous recipients of the Outstanding Contribution to Photography Award include Mary Ellen Mark, Eve Arnold, Bruce Davidson, Elliott Erwitt and, most recently, Martin Parr.
The shortlists for all competitions were announced on February 28, 2018. The Open and National Awards winners were announced on March 20, 2018. The Photographer of the Year and Professional category winners were announced on April 19, 2018.
